🛒Synology Surveillance Station Review: One of the Most Flexible DIY Security Cam Systems
20 Min Read
If you have a Synology NAS server, you probably already know that there are many things you can do with …
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Crucial X9 Pro Review: A Surprisingly Fast, Spacious, and Compact Portable SSD
4 Min Read
Over two years ago, I reviewed the Micron Crucial X6 and thought it was the tiniest portable SSD that’s fast …
Crucial P5 Plus (with Heatsink) Review (vs. Samsung 980 PRO): A Solid Contender
5 Min Read
Micron’s latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive, the Crucial P5 Plus, is a formidable rival to the Samsung 980 PRO. It …
CommScope SURFboard mAX 6E Review: Decent Hardware Meets Soddy App
10 Min Read
As the world is slowly adopting Wi-Fi 7, CommScope’s first complete Wi-Fi 6E solution, the 2-pack SURFboard mAX 6E tri-band …
TP-Link Deco X55 Pro AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Review: A Real Multi-Gig Experience
8 Min Read
The new TP-Link Deco X55 Pro AX3000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, officially available on July 7, 2023, is …
WD Blue SN580 NVMe SSD Review: Solid Performance Meets Sweet Affordability
5 Min Read
The WD Blue SN580 NVMe SSD, first announced on June 28, is the PCIe 4.0 upgrade of the SN570 that …
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Special Edition (UDM-SE) Review (vs. UDR): A Dream-Come-True UniFi Machine, Mostly
13 Min Read
It took me quite some time to finally review the Ubiquiti Dream Machine Special Edition (UDM-SE). I generally cover consumer …
TP-Link Archer BE900 Quick Take (vs. Archer BE800): There’s No Rush
5 Min Read
This is a quick take to address the requests (and questions) I’ve gotten since the review of the Archer BE800. …
Synology TC500 Review (vs. BC500): Surveillance Station’s Solid Turret Cam
6 Min Read
The Synology TC500 is the turret version of the bullet BC500. And that’s the only minor difference between them. As …
NETGEAR M6 Pro Hotspot Router Review: Versatile yet Ridiculously Overpriced
12 Min Read
I have been quite excited about NETGEAR’s latest Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Wi-Fi 6E Hotspot Router (model MR6550) since its …
